Alarm bells ringing: Benfica under pressure ahead of Porto trip | OneFootball

About 48 hours before the important Classic against Porto, alarms are sounding at the Benfica Campus. According to reports, the squad of the Eagles, as well as the technical team led by José Mourinho, are dealing with a viral infection. It is understood that several members were affected today, impacting preparations for the upcoming match.

According to information gathered by the newspaper Record, today’s training session, held on the morning of October 3rd, was marked by several unforeseen events and setbacks, as several players and some members of the technical staff are dealing with symptoms of a viral infection.

The same source claims that the individuals in question reported various complaints of headaches and body aches, raising several doubts about the lineup that may be available for the clash which will take place at Estádio do Dragão next Sunday, October 5th, at 9:15 PM.

From what has been ascertained, Record reports that today’s training session was marked by several absences due to symptoms caused by the virus. However, the same source explains that the current situation does not demotivate the squad, who believe they will be at 100% for the match against the team led by Francesco Farioli.

It should be noted that José Mourinho – targeted by Álvaro Magalhães – had already mentioned, at the end of the match against Chelsea for the Champions League, that he was already dealing with some flu-like symptoms. However, Record reveals that the Special One’s symptoms are not the same as those affecting the team, who are being monitored by the medical department.

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